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# Rethink Your Understanding

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- [Developer Experience: The Power of Sentiment Metrics in Building a TeamX Culture](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/developer-experience-the-power-of-sentiment-metrics-in-building-a-teamx-culture/) - 6 min read “If you are in a good culture, you will feel and know it, and it’s sometimes hard to put words on those things.” ~ Wayne Crosby What is the objective of our focus on Developer Experience? We aim to address various aspects, such as enhancing efficiency, encouraging collaboration, boosting job satisfaction, improving
- [Shift Left Security, Security Unit Tests, OWASP Top 10, and AI: Key Practices for Secure Development](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/shift-left-security-security-unit-tests-and-owasp-top-10-and-ai-key-practices-for-secure-development/) - 6 min read What are we trying to improve? The adoption of practices to find security vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle. What outcome do we hope to achieve? Additional security coverage, where applicable, earlier in the software development lifecycle. Let's Shift Left Are you familiar with the term "shift left"? It is a popular
- [The AI Didn’t Sign Your IP Agreement](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/the-ai-didnt-sign-your-ip-agreement/) - For C-level leaders and boards pushing organizations toward an AI-first future, especially those exploring how far AI can replace or reduce human engineering capacity, speed cannot be the only measure of progress. AI may help teams generate more code, modernize faster, and reduce certain forms of manual work. But when AI becomes part of how
- [AI Token Spend Is Becoming Product Economics](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/ai-token-spend-is-becoming-product-economics/) - The leadership question is shifting from who is using AI to ROI and whether AI is improving delivery, margins, and outcomes. 11 min read AI adoption has moved past access and experimentation. For the past few years, much of the AI conversation has been shaped by adoption. Teams were encouraged to try new tools, experiment
- [Staying Was the Hard Move](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/staying-was-the-hard-move/) - 7 min read I’m at a reflection point in my career. As I consider my next steps and explore new opportunities, executive recruiters often pause at one line on my resume. Thirteen years at Parchment. Sometimes the question is curious. Sometimes it is cautious. “You were there for thirteen years. Why?” I get it. In
- [Agile Isn’t Dead and AI Isn’t Killing It Either](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/agile-is-not-dead/) - AI Is Rebundling Roles, Shrinking Some Teams, and Raising the Bar for Responsible Delivery 9 min read My first article for 2026. I’ve been back in my software roots, weeks of looping with Geoffrey Huntely's Ralph Wiggum, visiting Steve Yegee's Gastown, and swapping my earlier AI requirements and repo/tasking workflows for tighter, spec-first execution: GSD
- [AI Fluent, Fundamentally Lost](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/ai-fluent-fundamentally-lost/) - The Dual Bar for Hiring in 2026 4 min read Last week, Gene Kim and Steve Yegge published a piece on vibe coding titled Hiring in the Age of AI: What to Interview For.1 Their central question is one every engineering leader must confront. If AI has reshaped how software is built, how should we
- [Why Value Stream Management and the Product Operating Model Matter (and What Comes Next)](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/why-value-stream-management-and-the-product-operating-model-matter-and-what-comes-next/) - 6 min read I had the opportunity to revisit my January article and refine its key points for a recent Flowtopia.io post. Seeing the Why Behind the Frameworks In 2021, as part of our evolving Agile transformation, I introduced Value Stream Management (VSM) and later championed the Product Operating Model (POM). Yet I never clearly
- [Beyond the Beyond Delivery: AI Across the Value Stream](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/beyond-the-beyond-delivery-ai-across-the-value-stream/) - A follow up article and reflection on how AI amplifies the systems it enters, and why clarity in measurement and language defines its true impact. 4 min read After reading Laura Tacho’s latest article, “What the 2025 DORA Report Means for Your AI Strategy,” published today by DX, I found myself nodding along from start
- [What Happens When We Eliminate the Agile Leader?](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/what-happens-when-we-eliminate-the-agile-leader/) - The hidden cost of removing the role that protects flow, team health, and continuous improvement 7 min read Every few months, the “Agile is Dead” conversation surfaces in leadership meetings, LinkedIn threads, or hallway debates. Recently, I’ve been reflecting on it from two angles: First, I’ve seen organizations under new leadership take very different paths;
- [Beyond Delivery: Realizing AI’s Potential Across the Value Stream](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/beyond-delivery-realizing-ais-potential-across-the-value-stream/) - Moving beyond AI-assisted delivery to achieve measurable, system-wide impact through value stream visibility and flow metrics. 10 min read At the 2025 Engineering Leadership Tech Summit, Mik Kersten previewed ideas from his upcoming book, Output to Outcome: An Operating Model for the Age of AI. He reminded us of a truth often overlooked in digital
- [AI in Software Delivery: Targeting the System, Not Just the Code](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/ai-in-software-delivery-targeting-the-system-not-just-the-code/) - 7 min read This article is a follow-up to my earlier post, AI Is Improving Software Engineering. But It’s Only One Piece of the System. In that post, I explored how AI is already helping engineering teams work faster and better, but also why those gains can be diminished if the rest of the delivery
- [AI Is Improving Software Engineering. But It's Only One Piece of the System](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/ai-is-improving-software-engineering-but-its-only-one-piece-of-the-system/) - 5 min read A follow-up to my last post Leading Through the AI Hype in R&D, this piece explores how strong AI adoption still needs system thinking, responsibility, and better leadership focus. Leaders are moving fast to adopt AI in engineering. The urgency is real, and the pressure is growing. But many are chasing the
- [Bets, Budgets, and Reframing Software Delivery as Continuous Discovery](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/bets-budgets-and-reframing-software-delivery-as-continuous-discovery/) - 8 min read This post is a follow-up to my articles on estimation and product operating models, exploring how adaptive investment, value discovery, and team ownership align with Vasco Duarte’s call for agility beyond the team. In my earlier posts, “Software Delivery Teams, Deadlines, and the Challenge of Providing Reliable Estimates” and “How Value Stream
- [A Self-Guided Performance Assessment for Agile Delivery Teams](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/a-self-guided-performance-assessment-for-agile-delivery-teams/) - 12 min read This all started with a conversation and a question: “We do performance reviews for individuals, but what about teams?” If we care about how individuals perform, shouldn’t we also care about how teams perform together? Why do we even work in teams? It's a strategic decision. In modern software delivery, teams are
- [How Value Stream Management and Product Operating Models Complement Each Other](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/how-value-stream-management-and-product-operating-models-complement-each-other/) - 7 min read "The future of software delivery isn't about process versus structure; it's about harmonizing both to deliver better, faster, and smarter." Next month, I am invited to meet with a senior leader from a large organization, who is also a respected industry figure, to discuss the Product Operating Model. I initially saw it "Discover how combining Value Stream Management and Product Operating Models creates a stronger, outcome-driven approach to modern software delivery. Learn why structure, flow, and customer impact must all align to drive lasting transformation."
- [From Scrum Master to Agile Delivery Manager: Evolution in the Age of Flow](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/from-scrum-master-to-agile-delivery-manager-evolution-in-the-age-of-flow/) - 6 min read This post was inspired by a LinkedIn post shared by Dave Westgarth. In 2025, we formally changed the title of Scrum Master to Agile Delivery Manager (ADM) in our technology division. This renaming wasn't a rebrand for the sake of optics. It reflected a deeper evolution already happening, rooted in the expanding
- [Beyond Frameworks: The Real Weight of Leading Transformation at Scale](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/beyond-frameworks-the-real-weight-of-leading-transformation-at-scale/) - 9 min read A leadership case study for those carrying the weight of transformation, when the change is working, but the friction won't quit. This isn’t about criticizing an organization; it’s about honoring the complexity of leading through change, even in highly successful environments. Transformation fatigue: Is there light at the end of the tunnel?
- [From Feature Factory to Purpose-Driven Development: Why Anticipated Outcomes Are Non-Negotiable](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/from-feature-factory-to-purpose-driven-development-why-anticipated-outcomes-are-non-negotiable/) - 9 min read Connect the dots: Show how engineering efforts drive business impact by linking their work to key organization metrics and outcomes. Highlight their value and contribution to overall success. When Sarcasm Reveals Misalignment Last week, one of my Agile Delivery Leaders brought forward a concern from her team that spoke volumes, not just
- [Why Cutting Agile Leadership Hurts Teams More Than It Saves](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/why-cutting-agile-leadership-hurts-teams-more-than-it-saves/) - 8 min read The Cost-Driven Decision That Many Companies Regret Many organizations today are eliminating the Scrum Master or equivalent Agile leadership role, not to rebrand it but to cut costs. Instead of keeping Agile leadership as a dedicated role, they distribute its responsibilities across existing team members: Engineering Managers take on Agile execution and
- [Responsible Engineering: Beyond the Code, Owning the Impact](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/responsible-engineering-beyond-the-code-owning-the-impact/) - 6 min read A Dinner Conversation That Sparked a Deeper Discussion Last night, I had dinner and great conversation with the CEO and partner of a global software engineering-as-a-service company. During our conversation, we discussed responsible engineering and its real meaning beyond the technical skills required to build software. He shared an interaction he had
- [Decoding the Metrics Maze: How Platform Marketing Fuels Confusion Between SEI, VSM, and Metrics](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/decoding-the-metrics-maze-how-platform-marketing-fuels-confusion-between-sei-vsm-and-metrics/) - 9 min read A Landscape of Confusion By 2025, the tech industry will be more data-driven than ever, with engineering teams and leaders relying on metrics-driven insights to improve software delivery performance. However, the rise of Software Engineering Intelligence (SEI) platforms, existing Value Stream Management (VSM) platforms, and engineering metrics solutions have created a new
- [Beyond outcome-focused metrics: Connecting Work to Outcomes](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/beyond-outcome-focused-metrics-connecting-work-to-outcomes/) - 5 min read In her recent article, Measuring What Matters: Using Outcome-Focused Metrics to Build High-Performing Teams in 2025 1, Leah Brown from IT Revolution, an industry-leading resource on digital transformation strategies, emphasizes prioritizing real business value over purely technical outputs. She highlights that truly effective value measurement requires: Clear alignment on strategic direction and
- [Advocating for Refactoring: Prioritization in the Context of Business Goals](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/advocating-for-refactoring-prioritization-in-the-context-of-business-goals/) - 7 min read Refactoring often gets sidelined in favor of delivering features or fixing defects. However, its business value lies in enabling teams to work faster, reduce long-term costs, and provide better customer experiences. We must go beyond identifying its value to advocate for refactoring while integrating it effectively into broader prioritization frameworks. We must
- [Dependencies Are Here to Stay: From Challenges to Opportunities](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/dependencies-are-here-to-stay-from-challenges-to-opportunities/) - 8 min read Setting the Stage: What This Article Is About Dependencies, a word that can mean many things, but here, we're talking about a specific kind: cross-cutting dependencies driven by large organizational initiatives or projects that require contributions from multiple teams. These aren't the day-to-day functional dependencies resolved by moving to cross-functional teams. Instead,
- [Why Value Stream Management and the Product Operating Model Matter](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/why-vsm-and-the-product-operating-model-matter/) - 5 min read In 2021, as an evolution in our agile transformation efforts, I introduced Value Stream Management (VSM) to my organization and later advocated for the Product Operating Model (POM), but I never clearly explained why I believe these practices are so important. While I've shared their benefits in various writings and conversations with
- [From Good to Great: Shifting to Outcomes in 2025](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/from-good-to-great-shifting-to-outcomes-in-2025/) - 7 min read Audience and Purpose This post is both a reflection and a vision. It's a message for my team, who have been with me through challenges and successes, and a blog for leaders, peers, and anyone interested in the lessons we've learned and where we're going next. I chose to share this message
- [Breaking Free from the Build Trap: Delivering Meaningful Outcomes](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/breaking-free-from-the-build-trap-delivering-meaningful-outcomes/) - 10 min read This article is the final part of a series on linking software engineering to business success. If you missed the earlier articles, start here. This Article at a Glance This article explores how engineering teams can escape the "build trap" and move beyond a feature factory mindset by focusing on outcomes instead
- [Transforming Engineering: From Cost Center to Strategic Partner](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/transforming-engineering-from-cost-center-to-strategic-partner/) - 7 min read This article is the second in a three-part series exploring how software engineering can deliver measurable business value. If you missed the first article, start here. A Leadership Epiphany At the end of 2024, I reached a key moment in my career, reflecting on almost 30 years in technology leadership. In December,
- [Engineering’s Business Value: From Black Box to Clarity](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/engineerings-business-value-from-black-box-to-clarity/) - 6 min read This post is the first installment of my three-part series on connecting technology to business outcomes. In this foundational article, I delve into how organizations can redefine the value of software engineering by aligning technical efforts with measurable business results and customer impact. Introduction As a software engineer and technology leader with
- [Navigating the Digital Product Workflow Metrics Landscape: From DORA to Comprehensive Value Stream Management Platform Solutions](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/navigating-the-digital-product-workflow-metrics-landscape-from-dora-to-comprehensive-value-stream-management-platform-solutions/) - 19 min read Using engineering metrics can greatly improve your work. Which metrics can help you and your teams improve practices and increase your ability to deliver value to customers more quickly, efficiently, and accurately? This article is designed to empower senior leaders like you to navigate the landscape of digital product delivery metrics platforms
- [Evolving the Agile Leadership Role: Integrating Value Stream Management into Agile Leadership](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/evolving-the-agile-leadership-role-integrating-value-stream-management-into-agile-leadership/) - 9 min read This post is part of my ongoing series showcasing the competitive edge provided by maintaining Scrum Master or Agile Leader roles within teams. If you'd like to read more, please review the related posts section at the end of this article. Value Stream Management Value Stream Management doesn't require you to transform
- [A Balanced Approach to Agile Metrics: Empowering Teams and Mitigating Risks](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/a-balanced-approach-to-agile-metrics-empowering-teams-and-mitigating-risks/) - 5 min read Metrics can provide teams with insights and evidence where things are taking longer, are causing friction, and need attention to improve the flow of work. Focus on improving the most significant bottlenecks first. I recently observed a discussion between an Agile team leader and a product owner. The Agile leader was worried
- [Beyond Facilitation: The Agile Leader's Place in Cross-Functional Team Dynamics](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/beyond-facilitation-the-agile-leaders-place-in-cross-functional-team-dynamics/) - 9 min read “Alignment is a force multiplier.” ― Gereon Hermkes I was invited recently to a meeting with Agile Leaders, Product Owners, and various cross-functional roles. The aim is to establish a regular meeting among team members to align on the reasoning behind our team structures, identify who leads the delivery, and clarify team roles.
- [Mitigating Metric Misuse: Preventing the Misuse of Metrics and Prioritizing Outcomes Over Outputs](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/mitigating-metric-misuse-preventing-metrics-from-becoming-first-order-indicators-and-prioritizing-outcomes-over-outputs/) - 6 min read The business needs feedback on technology investments. Teams need insights into flow efficiency and potential bottlenecks. Part 3 of a continuing conversation regarding today's delivery system metrics: Flow Metrics, DORA, and the traditional concerns regarding the Gamification of numbers. Links to the previous posts: Part 1: Finally, Metrics That Help: Boosting Productivity
- [Beyond Features: A Software Engineer’s Code of Conduct for Delivering Impactful Product Outcomes](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/breaking-the-feature-factory-cycle-a-software-engineers-code-of-conduct-and-responsibilities-to-product-delivery/) - 3 min read "The software industry is a great example of an industry where the responsible thing to do is not always the easy thing to do." - Bill Gates and "With great power comes great responsibility." - Uncle Ben, Spider-Man When you are hired to work for someone else, it is essential to prioritize
- [Outcome Metrics and the Difficulty of Reporting on Value](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/unlocking-the-value-of-software-delivery-difficulty-of-reporting-on-value/) - 4 min read What does it mean to "deliver value"? Defining value deserves its own focus. This article picks up at the point of the delivery backlog, assuming that your product leadership has identified the customers' or organization's needs, prioritized, defined, and outlined the value for the business and its customers, created a business case
- [Finally, Metrics That Help: Boosting Productivity Through Improved Team Experience, Flow, and Bottlenecks.](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/finally-metrics-that-help-boosting-productivity-through-improved-team-experience-flow-and-bottlenecks/) - 13 min read Note: This article has two parts: First, a view on today's data insights and metrics. Second, our experience researching the tools in the market. Data is key to improvement, but it is not just about collecting and reporting it. We must use the right data for the right purpose to improve flow
- [The Shift to Software Management: A Skill Guide for New Managers](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/the-shift-to-software-management-a-skill-guide-for-new-managers/) - 9 min read "The conventional definition of management is getting work done through people, but real management is developing people through work." ~Agha Hasan Abedi "Management is not a promotion, management is a change of profession . And you will be bad at it for a long time after you start doing it. If you don’t think you’re
- [Profitable Engineering: Linking Software Engineering to Business Results](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/profitable-engineering-linking-software-engineering-to-business-results/) - 3 min read From Code to Impact: A Leadership Series on Linking Software to Business Success In late 2024, a 360-degree leadership assessment brought candid feedback from an executive peer outside the tech sphere that hit hard: “Focus more on driving business results.” After years of leading digital transformation—scaling our organization from $10 million to
- [AI Can Shrink Your Team. It Cannot Shrink the Work](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/ai-can-shrink-your-team-it-cannot-shrink-the-work/) - The judgment load on your team did not go down. It just became harder to see. 12 min read A smaller team does not automatically mean the work has become smaller. It may simply mean the same responsibilities are now being carried by fewer people. That sentence is doing a lot of work, and I
- [The Flat Org That Still Had Managers](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/the-flat-org-that-still-had-managers/) - What I learned separating people management from delivery accountability 14 min read A couple of weeks ago, I saw a Head of Engineering job post that required leadership experience working in a flat organization. Then, last week, a post by Dr. Milan Milanovic appeared in my LinkedIn feed, asking whether teams should be hierarchical or
- [Mindsets That Shape Software Delivery Team Structures](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/mindsets-that-shape-software-delivery-team-structures/) - 10 min read Many tech companies follow modern delivery practices but still use outdated methods, especially in team structures and leadership roles. This article, inspired by a recent conversation with a senior technology leader, challenges a common belief: Engineering Managers must manage the delivery team members and lead as the top technical expert. Drawing from
- [More Code Is Not More Value: Why AI Is an Operating Model Test](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/more-code-is-not-more-value-why-ai-is-an-operating-model-test/) - What IBM’s CEO study, CircleCI’s delivery data, and DORA’s ROI model reveal about AI, flow, and measurable business value 17 min read A note before you read This is a longer article because the AI conversation deserves more than another short take about coding speed, productivity, or tool adoption. The real issue is larger: whether
- [AI Is a Multiplier](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/ai-is-a-multiplier/) - Why enterprise AI adoption depends on literacy, strong DevOps, guardrails, and a full value stream mindset 7 min read My current view AI is being discussed as if it were mostly a coding story. It is not. At the enterprise level, AI is a system story. AI can help generate more code, but the more
- [The Real Definition of Done](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/the-real-definition-of-done/) - 8 min read In software delivery, especially in Agile environments, there is a concept known as the definition of done. At its core, it is a shared standard for what must be true before a piece of work is considered complete and ready to release. The code is written. The testing is complete. The acceptance
- [Software for Humans, Systems for Agents](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/software-for-humans-systems-for-agents/) - Why the next AI shift may require deeper system changes than most SaaS companies expect 7 min read A Familiar Kind of Shift Lately, I’ve been spending more time digging into what this emerging agentic era may mean for software, product design, and engineering leadership. I’m writing this as an engineering leader who has lived
- [So, What Does a VP of Software Engineering Do?](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/so-what-does-a-vp-of-engineering-do/) - 7 min read This article began as a response to a colleague in the industry, Patrice Corbard, a DevOps advisor, trainer, and author in France, who asked me a simple but difficult question: “Can you describe what you consider to be the most important jobs-to-be-done in your role as VP of Engineering, as well as
- [When the System Fits, the Product Operating Model Works](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/when-the-system-fits-the-product-operating-model-works/) - 9 min read In every conversation about product delivery, team structures, and operating models, one pattern always stands out: there is no single correct structure for a modern software organization. Leaders make decisions based on their architecture, constraints, history, and the goals they want to achieve. That is why we see so much variation across
- [When AI Isn’t Enough](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/when-ai-isnt-enough/) - Why Fundamentals Still Matter in an AI-Shaped Engineering World 6 min read In the past year, I’ve noticed a shift in how engineering candidates present themselves. A senior director on my team recently began interviewing for a critical backfill. On paper, the candidates were strong. In the early rounds, several performed exceptionally well, with clean
- [The Price of Alignment](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/the-price-of-alignment/) - How Well-Intentioned Integration Can Undermine Modern Architecture and Team Autonomy 11 min read Having been part of numerous acquisitions and technical due diligence efforts throughout my career, I have observed familiar patterns in mergers. Leadership evaluates architecture, the technology stack, team skills, and organizational structure to assess fit and value. I have seen how integration
- [From Two Pizzas to One: How AI Reshapes Dev Teams](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/from-two-pizzas-to-one-how-ai-reshapes-dev-teams/) - Exploring how AI could reshape software teams, smaller pods, stronger guardrails, and the balance between autonomy and oversight. 7 min read For more than two decades, Jeff Bezos’s “two-pizza team” rule has been shorthand for small, effective software teams: a group should be small enough that two pizzas can feed them, typically about 5–10 people.
- [Smarter Pull Requests: Balancing AI, Automation, and Human Review](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/smarter-pull-requests-balancing-ai-automation-and-human-review/) - Best practices for AI-enhanced pull requests, combining rules, templates, CI checks, and human review to deliver faster, safer code 6 min read Author’s Note This handbook began as a PDF. I used Cursor to help me convert it into a GitHub repository project/document. While I might reference Microsoft Copilot and Claude Code for AI-assisted implementation,
- [Leading Through the AI Hype in R&D](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/leading-through-the-ai-hype-in-rd/) - 7 min read Note: AI is evolving rapidly, transforming workflows faster than expected. Most of us can't predict how quickly or to what level AI will change our teams or workflow. My focus for this post is on the current state, pace of change, and the reality vs hype at the enterprise level. I promote
- [When Team Structure Collides with Role Alignment](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/when-team-structure-collides-with-role-alignment/) - How Merging Engineering Models Can Disrupt What Works And What to Do About It 11 min read After a recent merger, I was asked to advise an engineering organization that needed to align two very different delivery models. One part of the organization used small, long-term, cross-functional teams with distributed leadership (self-managed). The other followed
- [We Have Metrics. Now What?](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/we-have-metrics-now-what/) - 7 min read A Guide for Legacy-Minded Leaders on Using Metrics to Drive the Right Behavior From Outputs to Outcomes A senior executive recently asked a VP of Engineering and the Head of Architecture for industry benchmarks on Flow Metrics. At first, this seemed like a positive step, shifting the focus from individual output to
- [Managing Technical Debt: Interest Rates, Impact, and Continuous Payments](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/managing-technical-debt-interest-rates-impact-and-continuous-payments/) - 5 min read In my earlier article, Advocating for Refactoring Prioritization in the Context of Business Goals, I discussed the importance of aligning refactoring efforts with business objectives. As I continue working with cross-functional software delivery teams, a persistent challenge remains: How do we prioritize technical debt alongside feature work? One of the challenges many
- [Avoiding Flow Metric Confusion: Aligning Agile Work Hierarchy to Flow Items](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/avoiding-flow-metric-confusion-aligning-agile-work-hierarchy-to-flow-items/) - 10 min read Adopting Flow Metrics without understanding Value Stream Management, Flow Items, and the Agile Work Hierarchy can create confusion and misalignment. Connecting Agile work to Flow Items becomes challenging without this foundation, making it harder to measure and improve value flow. This article simplifies these concepts to help teams and leaders align Agile
- [Flow Retreat 2025: Practicing the Work Behind the Work](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/flow-retreat-2025-practicing-the-work-behind-the-work/) - 4 min read The Flow Leadership Retreat was the vision of Steve Pereira, co-author of the recently released book Flow Engineering: From Value Stream Mapping to Effective Action, and Kristen Haennel, his partner in building communities rooted in learning, collaboration, and systems thinking. But this wasn’t a typical professional gathering. Rather than a conference packed
- [Crossroads 2024: Reflections on Leadership, Legacy, and Modern Practices](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/crossroads-2024-reflections-on-leadership-legacy-and-modern-practices/) - 5 min read Preface: Defining the Last Chapter As a software engineer and leader who has experienced two distinct eras of software delivery, I've witnessed the transformative power of today's practices. Modern approaches to team design, architecture, and processes drive fast flow, delivering value faster and out-innovating the competition. Now, I find myself where my
- [Established Organizations, Level of Digital Literacy, Mindset, and the 4th Industrial Revolution](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/level-of-digital-literacy/) - 11 min read Established companies are striving to conquer outdated operating models and frameworks. As an enterprise changes its way of working with digital technology, it will come up against resistance from both culture and bureaucracy. Such resistance is a necessary part of transformation, since both culture and bureaucracy are simply forms of institutional memory.1
- [Agile Software Delivery: Unlocking Your Team's Full Potential. It's not the Product Owner.](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/agile-software-delivery-unlocking-your-teams-full-potential-its-not-the-product-owner/) - 10 min read This article examines the role of leadership in agile software delivery teams and product organizations. The Product Owner is often considered a leadership role. This article highlights the importance of having an experienced Scrum Master or Agile Leader as a leader on the delivery team. These individuals bring impartial leadership and provide
- [Pressures of Strategic Talent Cost Rebalancing in Agile Teams: Optimizing Global Geographical Costs for Cohesion and Efficiency](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/strategic-talent-cost-rebalancing-in-agile-teams-navigating-cost-optimization-with-cohesion-and-efficiency-in-mind/) - 10 min read "If you choose not to leverage global talent and economic benefits while your competitors do, you're essentially steering your business towards obsolescence." adaptation of Lee Kuan Yew's quote regarding outsourcing Updated May 15, 2024: I published this article in February 2024. Recently, a senior leader in my network sought help addressing concerns
- [Agile Era Leadership: Overcoming Legacy Leadership Friction and Four Industry Conversations](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/agile-era-leadership-overcoming-legacy-leadership-friction-and-four-industry-conversations/) - 11 min read The world has fundamentally changed in the past few decades. The rise of knowledge work and complex digital systems has shifted how we operate and compete. The practices needed to manage these new ways of working are different. Past success does not guarantee future success. Clinging to past mastery can hinder progress.
- [Software Delivery Teams, Deadlines, and the Challenge of Providing Reliable Estimates](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/software-delivery-teams-deadlines-and-the-challenge-of-providing-reliable-estimates/) - 4 min read During our end-of-year annual sales kick-off conference this week, I witnessed a leader presenting our roadmap to the sales and marketing teams. One of the highlights was announcing the expected delivery date for a new core product in 2024. This announcement was the first I had heard of this expectation, and now
- [Unpacking The State of Value Stream Management Report 2023](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/unpacking-the-state-of-value-stream-management-report-2023/) - 3 min read VSM Adoption In December 2020, I introduced Value Stream Management (VSM) and Flow Metrics to our teams. Our journey of adoption has been a continuous learning experience, drawing insights from the Value Stream Management Consortium and other industry leaders as we exchange experiences. Over the past three years since our initial adoption,
- [Adapting to Technological Shifts in Enterprise Software Development](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/adapting-to-technological-shifts-in-enterprise-software-development/) - 5 min read The focus of this post is on more significant shifts in technology stacks. Last week, I shared an article about a core framework used in our organization's platform with an alternative viewpoint. The post sparked posts of similar topics and a conversation among senior engineers, discussing the drawbacks and shortcomings of this
- [The Artistry of Software Engineering: Harnessing Creativity for Impactful Business Solutions](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/the-artistry-of-software-engineering-harnessing-creativity-for-impactful-business-solutions/) - 5 min read "Software is a great combination of artistry and engineering." - Bill Gates As a senior leader and software engineer, I have witnessed the exceptional capabilities of software engineers firsthand. I recently came upon a conversation that software engineers are human. Of course, they are. After catching up on the context for the
- [Maximizing Technology Team Performance: Insights from a CEO Conversation](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/maximizing-technology-team-performance-insights-from-a-ceo-conversation/) - 6 min read In this article, I share an enhanced version of a conversation with a CEO in August of 2022 regarding the effectiveness of technology teams, measuring improvement, building the right things, and how understanding the purpose and value of their work can impact team effectiveness. The Importance of Purpose and Value Achieving success

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## Books

- [The Decision Stack](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/the-decision-stack/) - The Decision Stack presents a mental model connecting vision to strategy to action within organizations. You don't have an execution problem — you have a clarity problem. The framework helps leaders identify and repair disconnected decisions that cause organizations to lose momentum.When decision clarity breaks down across organizational levels, teams end up running fast in
- [Flight Levels: Leading Organizations with Business Agility](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/flight-levels-leading-organizations-with-business-agility/) - In contrast to standardized frameworks of scaling Agile, Flight Levels offers an open-thinking and design model. Subject matter experts and managers can use this model to realize organizational improvements at various levels. Klaus Leopold and Siegfried Kaltenecker offer a profound overview of the various improvement opportunities and supporting good practices from the Flight Levels, together
- [Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/work-rules-insights-from-inside-google-that-will-transform-how-you-live-and-lead/) - From the visionary head of Google's innovative People Operations--a groundbreaking inquiry into the philosophy of work and a blueprint for attracting the most spectacular talent to your business and ensuring the best and brightest succeed. ""We spend more time working than doing anything else in life. It's not right that the experience of work should
- [Building Successful Communities of Practice: Discover How Connecting People Makes Better Organisations](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/building-successful-communities-of-practice-discover-how-connecting-people-makes-better-organisations/) - Connecting with other people, finding a sense of belonging and the need for support are natural human desires. Employees who don't feel supported at work don't stay around for long - or if they do, they quickly become unmotivated and unhappy. At a time when organisational structures are flattening and workforces are increasingly fluid, supporting
- [The Phoenix Project: A Novel about IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/the-phoenix-project-a-novel-about-it-devops-and-helping-your-business-win/) - ***Over a half-million sold! And available now, the Wall Street Journal Bestselling sequel The Unicorn Project*** “Every person involved in a failed IT project should be forced to read this book.”—TIM O'REILLY, Founder & CEO of O'Reilly Media “The Phoenix Project is a must read for business and IT executives who are struggling with the
- [Leading Lean: Ensuring Success and Developing a Framework for Leadership (The Lean Series)](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/leading-lean-ensuring-success-and-developing-a-framework-for-leadership-the-lean-series/) - Companies from startups to corporate giants face massive amounts of disruption today. Now more than ever, organizations need nimble and responsive leaders who know how to exploit the opportunities that change brings. In this insightful book, Jean Dahl, a senior executive and expert in the Lean mindset and its methods, demonstrates why you need to
- [Agile Conversations: Transform Your Conversations, Transform Your Culture](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/agile-conversations-transform-your-conversations-transform-your-culture/) - A successful digital transformation must start with a conversational transformation. Today, software organizations are transforming the way work gets done through practices like Agile, Lean, and DevOps. But as commonly implemented as these methods are, many transformations still fail, largely because the organization misses a critical step: transforming their culture and the way people communicate.
- [Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/never-split-the-difference-negotiating-as-if-your-life-depended-on-it/)
- [Doing Agile Right: Transformation Without Chaos](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/doing-agile-right-transformation-without-chaos/) - Agile has the power to transform work--but only if it's implemented the right way. For decades business leaders have been painfully aware of a huge chasm: They aspire to create nimble, flexible enterprises. But their day-to-day reality is silos, sluggish processes, and stalled innovation. Today, agile is hailed as the essential bridge across this chasm,
- [Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps: Building and Scaling High Performing Technology Organizations](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/accelerate-the-science-of-lean-software-and-devops-building-and-scaling-high-performing-technology-organizations/) - Winner of the Shingo Publication Award Accelerate your organization to win in the marketplace. How can we apply technology to drive business value? For years, we've been told that the performance of software delivery teams doesn't matter―that it can't provide a competitive advantage to our companies. Through four years of groundbreaking research to include data
- [Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/good-to-great-why-some-companies-make-the-leap-and-others-dont/) - The Challenge Built to Last, the defining management study of the nineties, showed how great companies triumph over time and how long-term sustained performance can be engineered into the DNA of an enterprise from the verybeginning. But what about the company that is not born with great DNA? How can good companies, mediocre companies, even
- [Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/measure-what-matters-how-google-bono-and-the-gates-foundation-rock-the-world-with-okrs/) - #1 New York Times Bestseller Legendary venture capitalist John Doerr reveals how the goal-setting system of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) has helped tech giants from Intel to Google achieve explosive growth—and how it can help any organization thrive. In the fall of 1999, John Doerr met with the founders of a start-up whom he'd
- [Powershift: Transform Any Situation, Close Any Deal, and Achieve Any Outcome](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/powershift-transform-any-situation-close-any-deal-and-achieve-any-outcome/) - The bestselling author and star of ABC’s Shark Tank reveals how to master the three prongs of influence: reputation, negotiation, and relationships. Have you ever wanted to make a big change in your life but weren’t sure where to start? In Powershift, Daymond John shares the answer. To take control of your destiny and drive
- [Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/start-with-why-how-great-leaders-inspire-everyone-to-take-action/) - The inspirational bestseller that ignited a movement and asked us to find our WHY Discover the book that is captivating millions on TikTok and that served as the basis for one of the most popular TED Talks of all time—with more than 56 million views and counting. Over a decade ago, Simon Sinek started a
- [Enterprise Agility: Being Agile in a Changing World](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/enterprise-agility-being-agile-in-a-changing-world/) - Enterprise Agility is practical framework for enhancing Agility and equipping your company with the tools to survive. Key Features Prepare your company to navigate the rapidly-moving business world Enhance Agility in every component of your organization Build a framework that meets the unique requirements of your enterprise Book DescriptionThe biggest challenge enterprises face today is
- [Lean Software Development: An Agile Toolkit: An Agile Toolkit (Agile Software Development Series)](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/lean-software-development-an-agile-toolkit-an-agile-toolkit-agile-software-development-series/) - Providing a set of helpful thinking tools, this text aims to assist in translating each lean principle to agile software development practices that match the needs of your domain.
- [Further, Faster: The Vital Few Steps That Take the Guesswork out of Growth](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/further-faster-the-vital-few-steps-that-take-the-guesswork-out-of-growth/) - Here's the truth: thousands of businesses are started every hour of every day of every year. Most die, few thrive, and the rest struggle to survive-mainly through enormous effort, force of will, and luck. There is a better way to take the guesswork out of growth: focus on the few areas that make all the
- [Beyond The Phoenix Project: The Origins and Evolution Of DevOps (Official Transcript of The Audio Series)](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/beyond-the-phoenix-project-the-origins-and-evolution-of-devops-official-transcript-of-the-audio-series/) - This is a companion transcript of the audio series, Beyond The Phoenix Project, intended to be used for reference and to enable further research of cited material, and not as a standalone work. In the audio series, Gene Kim and John Willis present a nine-part discussion that includes an oral history of the DevOps movement,
- [The Unicorn Project: A Novel about Developers, Digital Disruption, and Thriving in the Age of Data](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/the-unicorn-project-a-novel-about-developers-digital-disruption-and-thriving-in-the-age-of-data/) - The Phoenix Project wowed over a half-million readers. Now comes the Wall Street Journal Bestselling Wall Street Journal bestselling The Unicorn Project! “The Unicorn Project is amazing, and I loved it 100 times more than The Phoenix Project…”—FERNANDO CORNAGO, Senior Director Platform Engineering, Adidas “Gene Kim does a masterful job of showing how … the
- [The Science of Organizational Change: How Leaders Set Strategy, Change Behavior, and Create an Agile Culture (Leading Change in the Digital Age Book 1)](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/the-science-of-organizational-change-how-leaders-set-strategy-change-behavior-and-create-an-agile-culture-leading-change-in-the-digital-age-book-1/) - "The best book on change I've ever read..." (Bank CEO) "The best book on change in fifteen years, perhaps longer..." (Organization Development consultant) Leaders need guidance on leading change grounded in the latest science, not 20th-century myths. In this updated 2019 edition of The Science of Organizational Change, Paul takes us on a journey from
- [Untapped Agility: Seven Leadership Moves to Take Your Transformation to the Next Level](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/untapped-agility-seven-leadership-moves-to-take-your-transformation-to-the-next-level/) - This balanced guide to agility gets past the hype and frustration to help frustrated leaders transform their agile transformations. Agile transformations are supposed to make organizations modern, competitive, and relevant. But in the well-intentioned effort to move into the future, change leaders find themselves frustrated by pushback, limited impact, poor practices, and unfair criticism. What's
- [The DevOps Handbook: How to Create World-Class Agility, Reliability, and Security in Technology Organizations](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/the-devops-handbook-how-to-create-world-class-agility-reliability-and-security-in-technology-organizations/) - Increase profitability, elevate work culture, and exceed productivity goals through DevOps practices. More than ever, the effective management of technology is critical for business competitiveness. For decades, technology leaders have struggled to balance agility, reliability, and security. The consequences of failure have never been greater—whether it's the healthcare.gov debacle, cardholder data breaches, or missing the
- [Good Company: How Values-Driven Leadership Creates Success—Lessons from The Home Depot and the NFL](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/good-company-how-values-driven-leadership-creates-success-lessons-from-the-home-depot-and-the-nfl/) - A WALL STREET JOURNAL AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER Featuring an introduction by President Jimmy Carter The Home Depot cofounder and owner of the NFL's Atlanta Falcons and MLS's Atlanta United shares a vision and a roadmap for values-based business. Arthur M. Blank believes that for good companies, purpose and profit can-and should-go hand in hand.
- [The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/the-managers-path-a-guide-for-tech-leaders-navigating-growth-and-change/) - Managing people is difficult wherever you work. But in the tech industry, where management is also a technical discipline, the learning curve can be brutal—especially when there are few tools, texts, and frameworks to help you. In this practical guide, author Camille Fournier (tech lead turned CTO) takes you through each stage in the journey
- [CEO Tools 2.0: A System to Think, Manage, and Lead Like a CEO](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/ceo-tools-2-0-a-system-to-think-manage-and-lead-like-a-ceo/) - Some companies seem to thrive naturally, attaining success after success. Others limp from one lackluster year to the next. What makes one company blossom while another wilts? In CEO Tools 2.0, CEO coach and C-Level executive Jim Canfield reveals the importance of making your business meaningful to yourself, your customers, and your employees. You'll discover
- [Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/turn-the-ship-around-a-true-story-of-turning-followers-into-leaders/) - 'David Marquet is the kind of leader who comes around only once in a generation ... his ideas and lessons are invaluable' Simon Sinek, author of Start With Why Captain David Marquet was used to giving orders. In the high-stress environment of the USS Santa Fe, a nuclear-powered submarine, it was crucial his men did
- [The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/the-lean-startup-how-todays-entrepreneurs-use-continuous-innovation-to-create-radically-successful-businesses/) - Most startups fail. But many of those failures are preventable. The Lean Startup is a new approach being adopted across the globe, changing the way companies are built and new products are launched. Eric Ries defines a startup as an organization dedicated to creating something new under conditions of extreme uncertainty. This is just as
- [Who: The A Method for Hiring](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/who-the-a-method-for-hiring/) - In this instant New York Times Bestseller, Geoff Smart and Randy Street provide a simple, practical, and effective solution to what The Economist calls “the single biggest problem in business today”: unsuccessful hiring. The average hiring mistake costs a company $1.5 million or more a year and countless wasted hours. This statistic becomes even more
- [The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate The Three Essential Virtues (J-B Lencioni Series)](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/the-ideal-team-player-how-to-recognize-and-cultivate-the-three-essential-virtues-j-b-lencioni-series/)
- [Change Your Questions, Change Your Life: 12 Powerful Tools for Leadership, Coaching, and Life](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/change-your-questions-change-your-life-12-powerful-tools-for-leadership-coaching-and-life/) - NEW EDITION, EXPANDED AND UPDATED Great Results Begin with Great Questions In this new expanded edition of her classic international bestseller, Marilee Adams shows how the kinds of questions we ask shape our thinking and can be the root cause of many personal and organizational problems. She uses a highly instructive and entertaining story to
- [Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/think-again-the-power-of-knowing-what-you-dont-know/) - The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals examines the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your opinions and open other people's minds, which can position you for excellence at work and wisdom in life Intelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a
- [The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/the-fearless-organization-creating-psychological-safety-in-the-workplace-for-learning-innovation-and-growth/) - Conquer the most essential adaptation to the knowledge economy The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth offers practical guidance for teams and organizations who are serious about success in the modern economy. With so much riding on innovation, creativity, and spark, it is essential to attract and retain
- [The Rookie CEO, You Can't Make This Stuff Up!: Learn How 9 Rookie CEOs Got There, Executed, Created Their Stories and Led!](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/the-rookie-ceo-you-cant-make-this-stuff-up-learn-how-9-rookie-ceos-got-there-executed-created-their-stories-and-led/) - The Rookie CEO book is a GPS for aspiring CEOs and leaders. It is filled with actual stories about 9 rookie CEOs from different backgrounds, who bring unique philosophies and leadership styles to their new role and that drives the culture of the company. The revolutionary framework introduced as PPLC represents the Path to CEO,
- [Ask Your Developer: How to Harness the Power of Software Developers and Win in the 21st Century – A Management Playbook for Tech Industry Leadership and Digital Transformation](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/ask-your-developer-how-to-harness-the-power-of-software-developers-and-win-in-the-21st-century-a-management-playbook-for-tech-industry-leadership-and-digital-transformation/) - Jeff Lawson, developer turned CEO of Twilio (one of Bloomberg Businessweek's Top 50 Companies to Watch in 2021), creates a new playbook for unleashing the full potential of software developers in any organization, showing how to help management utilize this coveted and valuable workforce to enable growth, solve a wide range of business problems, and
- [The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/the-making-of-a-manager-what-to-do-when-everyone-looks-to-you/) - Instant Wall Street Journal Bestseller! Congratulations, you're a manager! After you pop the champagne, accept the shiny new title, and step into this thrilling next chapter of your career, the truth descends like a fog: you don't really know what you're doing. That's exactly how Julie Zhuo felt when she became a rookie manager at
- [Themes and Variations: An Essay](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/themes-and-variations-an-essay/)
- [Kanban: Secret Formulas and Strategies in Kanban Methodology (Agile Project management with Kanban)](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/kanban-secret-formulas-and-strategies-in-kanban-methodology-agile-project-management-with-kanban/) - Do you want your business to be leaner and more streamlined?Do you want to add value to what your business provides?This book will show you how! Kanban is a Japanese idea and is a scheduling system for lean manufacturing. Suitable for any type of businessthat requires a production system, it enables productivity to become more
- [Agile Transformation: Using the Integral Agile Transformation Framework™ to Think and Lead Differently](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/agile-transformation-using-the-integral-agile-transformation-framework-to-think-and-lead-differently/) - Lead Agile Transformations that Scale and Succeed across the Entire Organization Most organizational leaders know agility is paramount to survival in a world of unprecedented volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). This is why so many keep attempting Agile transformations even after previous initiatives have failed. But the truth is, both organizations and leaders need
- [The Flow System: The Evolution of Agile and Lean Thinking in an Age of Complexity](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/the-flow-system-the-evolution-of-agile-and-lean-thinking-in-an-age-of-complexity/) - The Flow System is a holistic FLOW based approach to delivering Customer 1st Value. It is built on a foundation of the Toyota Production System (TPS/LEAN) and the new Triple Helix of Flow creating the DNA of Organizations. The Flow System enables business growth through eliminating non-value-added activities, fostering an environment for innovation, enabling the
- [Zone to Win: Organizing to Compete in an Age of Disruption](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/zone-to-win-organizing-to-compete-in-an-age-of-disruption/) - Over the last 25 years, Geoffrey Moore has established himself as one of the most influential high-tech advisors in the world—once prompting Conan O'Brien to ask "Who is Geoffrey Moore and why is he more famous than me?" Following up on the ferociously innovative ESCAPE VELOCITY, which served as the basis for Moore's consulting work
- [The Product Mindset: Succeed in the Digital Economy by Changing the Way Your Organization Thinks](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/the-product-mindset-succeed-in-the-digital-economy-by-changing-the-way-your-organization-thinks/) - In the digital economy, businesses need to adapt quickly to satisfy customers' constant demands for new and updated products. But too many organizations are held back by antiquated IT mindsets that separate developmental groups from the rest of the team. To stay ahead of the competition, you need to embrace enterprise-wide thinking that gets everyone--from
- [The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable, 20th Anniversary Edition (J-B Lencioni Series Book 43)](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/the-five-dysfunctions-of-a-team-a-leadership-fable-20th-anniversary-edition-j-b-lencioni-series-book-43/) - The New York Times best-selling team leadership handbook for modern executives, managers, and organizations After her first two weeks observing the problems at DecisionTech, Kathryn Petersen, its new CEO, had more than a few moments when she wondered if she should have taken the job. But Kathryn knew there was little chance she would have
- [Building in Security at Agile Speed](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/building-in-security-at-agile-speed/) - Today's high-speed and rapidly changing development environments demand equally high-speed security practices. Still, achieving security remains a human endeavor, a core part of designing, generating and verifying software. Dr. James Ransome and Brook S.E. Schoenfield have built upon their previous works to explain that security starts with people; ultimately, humans generate software security. People collectively
- [A Seat at the Table: IT Leadership in the Age of Agility](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/a-seat-at-the-table-it-leadership-in-the-age-of-agility/) - Agile, Lean, and DevOps approaches are radical game changers, providing a fundamentally different way to think about how IT fits into the enterprise, how IT leaders lead, and how IT can harness technology to accomplish the objectives of the enterprise. But honest and open conversations are not taking place between management and Agile delivery teams.
- [Coaching Agile Teams: A Companion for ScrumMasters, Agile Coaches, and Project Managers in Transition (Addison-Wesley Signature Series (Cohn))](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/coaching-agile-teams-a-companion-for-scrummasters-agile-coaches-and-project-managers-in-transition-addison-wesley-signature-series-cohn/) - As an agile coach, you can help project teams become outstanding at agile development, creating products that make them proud and helping organizations reap the powerful benefits of teams that deliver both innovation and excellence. More and more frequently, ScrumMasters and project managers are being asked to coach agile teams. However, the role of coach
- [Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/team-of-teams-new-rules-of-engagement-for-a-complex-world/) - From the New York Times bestselling author of My Share of the Task and Leaders comes a manual for leaders looking to make their teams more adaptable, agile, and unified in the midst of change. When General Stanley McChrystal took command of the Joint Special Operations Task Force in 2004, he quickly realized that conventional
- [Leading at a Distance: Practical Lessons for Virtual Success](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/leading-at-a-distance-practical-lessons-for-virtual-success/) - A timely and hands-on resource informed by lessons learned from Fortune 500 CEOs and executives Leading at a Distance provides executives with the necessary skills to successfully lead in the new virtual workplace, backed by the research and expertise of global leadership firm Spencer Stuart. Although working remotely is not new, the global pandemic has
- [The Heart of Business: Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/the-heart-of-business-leadership-principles-for-the-next-era-of-capitalism/) - A Wall Street Journal Bestseller Named a Financial Times top title How to unleash "human magic" and achieve improbable results. Hubert Joly, former CEO of Best Buy and orchestrator of the retailer's spectacular turnaround, unveils his personal playbook for achieving extraordinary outcomes by putting people and purpose at the heart of business. Back in 2012,
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- [Extraordinary Results](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/extraordinary-results/) - A book written for Leaders who want to more effectively Lead, Coach, and Influence Others.
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- [The Unspoken Truths for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/the-unspoken-truths-for-career-success-navigating-pay-promotions-and-power-at-work/) - People are competing for jobs at a rate not seen since World War II. In this book, Tessa White teaches readers, specifically digital native millennials, how to recognize what is holding them back from getting a job and climbing the ladder. People are competing for jobs in a country that hit a high of 14.8%
- [How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/how-minds-change-the-surprising-science-of-belief-opinion-and-persuasion/) - A powerful, compassionate investigation of why it’s so hard to change your mind—and the transformative effects that follow when you do—by the internationally bestselling author of You Are Not So Smart "A riveting read on the art and science of persuasion . . . In a time when too many minds seem closed, this is
- [Project to Product: How to Survive and Thrive in the Age of Digital Disruption with the Flow Framework](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/project-to-product-how-to-survive-and-thrive-in-the-age-of-digital-disruption-with-the-flow-framework/) - As tech giants and startups disrupt every market, those who master large-scale software delivery will define the economic landscape of the 21st century, just as the masters of mass production defined the landscape in the 20th. Unfortunately, business and technology leaders are woefully ill-equipped to solve the problems posed by digital transformation. At the current
- [Big Trust: Rewire Self-Doubt, Find Your Confidence, and Fuel Success](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/big-trust-rewire-self-doubt-find-your-confidence-and-fuel-success/) - How do I gain self-confidence? How do I live a better life? How do I stop overthinking and push myself to achieve my goals? In this practical guide, Shadé Zahrai has the answers to important life questions. We all live with doubt. It holds us back from our best lives and causes unnecessary suffering. Shadé
- [Rethinking Agile: Why Agile Teams Have Nothing To Do With Business Agility](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/rethinking-agile-why-agile-teams-have-nothing-to-do-with-business-agility/) - All of the agile cards have been pulled, and nonetheless new products still do not get faster to the market. If this situation seems familiar, you should read this story about a company that prepared their agile transition in exemplary fashion: 600 employees reorganized into cross-functional teams, their work visualized and practically perfect Standups and
- [Distancing: How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/distancing-how-great-leaders-reframe-to-make-better-decisions/) - Distance gives you perspective. Bestselling author of Turn the Ship Around! former US Navy Captain David Marquet and professor of psychology Michael Gillespie show you how to make better decisions by becoming your own coach. Be yourself. Be fully present. Be in the moment. This is a message we hear constantly. While this may be
- [Domain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/domain-driven-design-tackling-complexity-in-the-heart-of-software/) - "Domain-Driven Design" incorporates numerous examples in Java-case studies taken from actual projects that illustrate the application of domain-driven design to real-world software development.
- [Money Stories: Communicating the Value of Product Work](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/money-stories-communicating-the-value-of-product-work/) - Nomad Money is a practical, travel-friendly blueprint for turning fintech API documentation into a portable, profitable career. Designed for digital wanderers who crave steady work without sacrificing the freedom to roam, this guide breaks down how to find a sustainable niche, win clients, and deliver high-impact docs from anywhere in the world. From first decisions
- [Frictionless: 7 Steps to Remove Barriers, Unlock Value, and Outpace Your Competition in the AI Era](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/frictionless-7-steps-to-remove-barriers-unlock-value-and-outpace-your-competition-in-the-ai-era/) - In an era where AI can generate code in minutes, why do software teams still struggle to deliver? While artificial intelligence transforms how we build software, most organizations remain trapped by friction that turns AI's promise of speed into bottleneck nightmares. Slow deployments, brittle systems, and frustrated developers create invisible drag on innovation-costing US companies
- [Multipliers, Revised and Updated: Unlocking The Secrets of Effective Leadership to Maximize Team Potential](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/multipliers-revised-and-updated-unlocking-the-secrets-of-effective-leadership-to-maximize-team-potential/) - A revised and updated edition of the acclaimed Wall Street Journal bestseller that explores why some leaders drain capability and intelligence from their teams while others amplify it to produce better results. We’ve all had experience with two dramatically different types of leaders. The first type drains intelligence, energy, and capability from the people around
- [Leading with Purpose: How to Engage, Empower & Encourage Your People to Reach Their Full Potential](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/leading-with-purpose-how-to-engage-empower-encourage-your-people-to-reach-their-full-potential/) - Imagine every employee...galvanized around a common vision and a shared purpose, treating the company as if it were their own, clearly understanding their specific role, managing the day-to-day chaos, and staying focused on the goals that matter most. Now imagine being the transformational and visionary leader of this company. Leading with Purpose gives you the
- [The Toyota Kata Practice Guide: Practicing Scientific Thinking Skills for Superior Results in 20 Minutes a Day](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/the-toyota-kata-practice-guide-practicing-scientific-thinking-skills-for-superior-results-in-20-minutes-a-day/) - Take the Kata path to scientific thinking and superior results! In this long-awaited companion to the groundbreaking book Toyota Kata, Mike Rother takes you to the next level of developing business mindset and capability for the 21st Century. Much more than a list of management concepts, The Toyota Kata Practice Guide walks you through the
- [Mastering Behavioral Interviews: The Guide to Storytelling in Tech](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/mastering-behavioral-interviews-the-guide-to-storytelling-in-tech/) - Master the behavioral interview that determines who gets the roles that matter most in tech. Going beyond "Use the STAR method", Mastering Behavioral Interviews reveals the insider perspective on what hiring managers are actually looking for-and how to authentically demonstrate it. Written by a hiring manager who has conducted over 1,000 behavioral interviews and trained
- [10X ORG – Powered by Org Topologies: A Manager's Guide to Elevating Business Performance with People and AI](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/10x-org-powered-by-org-topologies-a-managers-guide-to-elevating-business-performance-with-people-and-ai/) - #1 Best Seller in Management Science (Amazon International, France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden – Feb 2026) and in other categories. WHAT PEOPLE SAY "This is a book you should always have in your back pocket!” — Joris Verheij, Director Anti-Financial Crime Operations, ASN Bank. "Engaging from start to finish." — Saloni Seth-Watkins, Organization and Talent
- [Mastering Domain-Driven Design: Collaborative modeling with domain storytelling, event storming, and context mapping (English Edition)](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/mastering-domain-driven-design-collaborative-modeling-with-domain-storytelling-event-storming-and-context-mapping-english-edition/) - DESCRIPTION Mastering Domain-Driven Design provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing DDD, an approach to software development that helps you tackle complex projects by aligning your code with the core business concepts. The book explains the process for designing and modernizing software applications, applying Domain-Driven Design methods to all design and development stages. It
- [Your AI Survival Guide: Scraped Knees, Bruised Elbows, and Lessons Learned from Real-World AI Deployments](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/your-ai-survival-guide-scraped-knees-bruised-elbows-and-lessons-learned-from-real-world-ai-deployments/) - Practical and proven AI deployment strategies for non-technical business leaders In Your AI Survival Guide: Scraped Knees, Bruised Elbows, and Lessons Learned from Real-World AI Deployments, business executive and technologist Sol Rashidi delivers an insightful and practical discussion of how to deploy artificial intelligence in your company. Having helped IBM launch Watson in 2011, Sol
- [Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/co-intelligence-living-and-working-with-ai/) - AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Wharton professor and author of the popular One Useful Thing Substack newsletter Ethan Mollick comes the definitive playbook for working, learning, and living in the new age of AI Something new entered our world in November 2022 — the first general purpose AI that could pass for a
- [Sooner Safer Happier: Antipatterns and Patterns for Business Agility](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/sooner-safer-happier-antipatterns-and-patterns-for-business-agility/) - "This is one of the most important Agile books since The Phoenix Project." —Charles Betz, Principle Analyst, Forrester Research It's no secret that we are living in the Digital Age. Technology companies make up seven of the world's ten largest firms by market capitalization. And the key to their success is the key to all
- [How Big Things Get Done: The Surprising Factors That Determine the Fate of Every Project, from Home Renovations to Space Exploration and Everything In Between](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/how-big-things-get-done-the-surprising-factors-that-determine-the-fate-of-every-project-from-home-renovations-to-space-exploration-and-everything-in-between/) - “Why do big projects go wrong so often, and are there any lessons you can use when renovating your kitchen? Bent Flyvbjerg is the ‘megaproject’ expert and Dan Gardner brings the storytelling skills to How Big Things Get Done, with examples ranging from a Jimi Hendrix studio to the Sydney Opera House.”—Financial Times “Entertaining .
- [Architecture for Flow: Adaptive Systems with Domain-Driven Design, Wardley Mapping, and Team Topologies (Addison-Wesley Signature Series (Vernon))](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/architecture-for-flow-adaptive-systems-with-domain-driven-design-wardley-mapping-and-team-topologies-addison-wesley-signature-series-vernon/) - Master Adaptive Socio-Technical Systems That Thrive Amid Change: Align Strategy, Architecture, and Teams for Continuous Flow of Value In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to adapt to change is not just advantageous, it's essential for survival. Architecture for Flow: Adaptive Systems with Domain-Driven Design, Wardley Mapping, and Team Topologies, presents a holistic approach
- [Think Like a CTO](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/think-like-a-cto/) - "The Chief Technology Officer balances business needs with the constantly evolving world of technology. Think like a CTO helps you develop the skills and mindset you need t otake on this critical role and emerge as a successful leader. Packed with insights from industry experts and veteran CTOs, this book shares practical strategies for navigating
- [Software Architecture in Practice](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/software-architecture-in-practice/) - The award-winning and highly influential Software Architecture in Practice, Third Edition, has been substantially revised to reflect the latest developments in the field. In a real-world setting, the book once again introduces the concepts and best practices of software architecture—how a software system is structured and how that system’s elements are meant to interact. Distinct
- [Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/patterns-of-enterprise-application-architecture/) - A handbook for enterprise system developers guiding them through the intracacies and lessons learned in enterprise application development. Patterns are supported by code examples, in both Java and C#.
- [The Mythical Man-Month](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/the-mythical-man-month/)
- [The Pragmatic Programmer](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/the-pragmatic-programmer/) - The Pragmatic Programmer is one of those rare tech audiobooks you’ll listen, re-listen, and listen to again over the years. Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced practitioner, you’ll come away with fresh insights each and every time. Dave Thomas and Andy Hunt wrote the first edition of this influential book in 1999
- [Design Patterns](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/design-patterns/) - Four software designers present a catalog of simple and succinct solutions to commonly occurring design problems, using Smalltalk and C++ in example code. These 23 patterns allow designers to create more flexible, elegant, and ultimately reusable designs without having to rediscover the design solutions themselves. The authors begin by describing what patterns are and how
- [Clean Code](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/clean-code/) - This title shows the process of cleaning code. Rather than just illustrating the end result, or just the starting and ending state, the author shows how several dozen seemingly small code changes can positively impact the performance and maintainability of an application code base.
- [Investments Unlimited](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/investments-unlimited/) - Susan Jones had been the CEO of Investments Unlimited, Inc. (IUI) for five years, a financial institution that has successfully navigated their digital transformation. She is quick on her feet and is trusted by the board. But right now—although you can't tell from her demeanor—she was panicking. Today, IUI received notice from bank regulators concerning
- [Crossing the Chasm](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/crossing-the-chasm/) - Crossing the Chasm (1991; rev. 1999) demonstrates the existence of distinct marketing challenges for each market segment in the life cycle of new technology-based products. A significant gulf -- the "chasm" -- exists between the market made up of early adopters and the markets of more pragmatic buyers. To cross the chasm, a product team
- [The Coaching Habit](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/the-coaching-habit/) - Want to say less, work less, and have more impact? Stanier gives you the seven core questions that will help you provide more effective support to your employees and co-workers. By unlocking their potential, you'll be able to unlock your own.
- [Financial Intelligence](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/financial-intelligence/) - Explains what business numbers mean and why they matter, and addresses issues that have become more important in recent years, including questions about the financial crisis and accounting literacy.
- [Empowered](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/empowered/) - What is it about the top tech product companies such as Amazon, Apple, Google, Netflix and Tesla that enables their record of consistent innovation? Most people think it's because these companies are somehow able to find and attract a level of talent that makes this innovation possible. But the real advantage these companies have is
- [Lean Enterprise](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/lean-enterprise/) - How well does your organization respond to changing market conditions, customer needs, and emerging technologies when building software-based products? This practical guide presents Lean and Agile principles and patterns to help you move fast at scaleâ??and demonstrates why and how to apply these paradigms throughout your organization, rather than with just one department or team.
- [The Art of Business Value](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/the-art-of-business-value/) - Do you really understand what business value is? Information technology can and should deliver business value. But the Agile literature has paid scant attention to what business value means—and how to know whether or not you are delivering it. This problem becomes ever more critical as you push value delivery toward autonomous teams and away
- [Making Work Visible](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/making-work-visible/) - xxxi, 205 pages : 23 cm
- [Drive](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/drive/) - From Daniel H. Pink, the author of the groundbreaking bestseller A Whole New Mind, comes his next big idea book: a paradigm-changing examination of what truly motivates us and how to harness that knowledge to find greater satisfaction in our lives and our work.We've been conditioned to think that the best way to motivate ourselves
- [Lean Product Development](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/lean-product-development/) - This is the first book that comprehensively describes the underlying principles that create flow in product development processes. It covers 175 principles organized into eight major areas. It is of interest to managers and technical professionals responsible for product development processes.
- [Continuous Delivery](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/continuous-delivery/) - The step-by-step guide to going live with new software releases faster - reducing risk and delivering more value sooner! * *Fast, simple, repeatable techniques for deploying working code to production in hours or days, not months! *Crafting custom processes that get developers from idea to value faster than ever. *Best practices for everything from source
- [The Goal](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/the-goal/) - Alex Rogo is the manager of a failing manufacturing plant who receives an ultimatum from corporate headquarters: Turn the situation around in three months or the plant will be scrapped. With help from a mysterious mentor, Rogo discovers a revolutionary new way to do business—a way for people in any field of endeavor to increase
- [Mindset](https://rethinkyourunderstanding.com/books/mindset/) - Mindset is one of those rare books that can help you make positive changes in your life and at the same time see the world in a new way.A leading expert in motivation and personality psychology, Carol Dweck has discovered in more than twenty years of research that our mindset is not a minor personality

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